Principal Engineer - Safety (Product Safety)

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer - Safety & Environmental Engineering (Product Safety) for a contract role. This position involves contributing to their Submarine Solutions programme.

• • Derive and manage Product Safety requirements.
  • Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System.
  • Produce and manage Project Safety Management Plans.
  • Lead Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities.
  • Provide Product Safety engineering advice to the wider BAE Systems community.
  • Oversee the administration and management of the Project Hazard Log.
  • Influence the construction and delivery of the Project Safety Case including Safety Case reports.
  • Support the production of training material to support training delivery.
  • Deliver training to the Product Safety and Environmental domains and the wider BAE Systems community.
  • Lead engagement with internal and external customers, ensuring that their requirements are fully considered and adequately supported where appropriate and agreed.
  • Produce, present and articulate clear and logical technical safety arguments.
  • Complete peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation.
  • Oversee and peer review junior rules in the Product Safety team.
  • Understand the application of wider Safety Case, Quality and HSandE Management System documentation.
  • Support the appropriate meetings and Working Groups.

Admin

• Chair hazard identification meetings.
• Support the development of realistic programme status updates, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans.
• Lead appropriate meetings and Working Groups.

Key Accountabilities and Deliverables

• Safety Management System development and maintenance including Process updates.
• Production of Safety Management Plans.
• Hazard identification and management.
• Risk assessment.
• Product Safety case production.

• Experience as a Safety Engineer within the defence sector.
• In-depth knowledge of product safety standards, including DEF STAN 55 and 56.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in safety risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Hybrid working arrangement - 3/4 days on site (Broad Oak or Filton).
• Security Clearance (SC) eligibility.

• Duration: 6 months
• Business Unit: SUBS
• Inside IR35

If you have significant experience in safety engineering within the defence sector and are looking for a challenging contract role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.